II.    LEADING TRADE PROSPECTS FOR U.S. BUSINESS

BEST PROSPECTS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR U.S. EXPORTERS

Industry Sector Best Prospects

Based on an analysis of public and private development trends and
plans, nationwide, of the former Calderon Administration and of
the new Figueres Administration (as of May 1994), Industry Sector
Best Prospects, in rank order, for FY95 include:

1.     Automobile Parts and Service Equipment
2.     Telecommunications Equipment
3.     Hotel and Restaurant Equipment
4.     Medical Equipment
5.     Security and Safety Equipment
6.     Pollution Control Equipment
7.     Port and Shipbuilding Equipment
8.     Airport/Ground Support Equipment

See Appendix B for details on each Industry Sector Best Prospect.

Agricultural Sector Best Prospects:

The most favorable prospects for U.S. agricultural exports are
found in various bulk grains including corn, soybeans, wheat and
rice as well as in many high value products.  Growing poultry and
dairy industries are expected to continue to boost U.S. corn and
soybean shipments, while growing population and rising income is
expected to increase wheat and rice consumption and U.S. export
prospects.  Higher disposable incomes and a trend toward
consuming more convenience foods are expected to result in
excellent prospects for U.S. exports of fresh fruit (mainly
grapes, apples and pears), processing fruits and vegetables
(especially canned fruits), snack foods (including chips, cookies
and candies), fruit and vegetable juices (including bulk
concentrate and retail sizes), and breakfast cereals.  Planting
seeds will benefit from continued export growth of non-
traditional horticultural products.

Best Agricultural Sector Best Prospects in rank order for FY '95
include:

1.     Corn
2.     Soybeans
3.     Wheat
4.     Rice
5.     Fresh fruit
6.     Processed fruit/vegetables
7.     Snacks
8.     Fruit/Vegetable Juices
9.     Planting seeds
10.    Breakfast cereals

See Appendix B for details on each Agricultural Sector Best Prospect.